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Thursday, 29 December 2011

Happy Birthday Ruby Violet!

Well, I can hardly believe it, but little Ruby is two years old today.  This afternoon, we will be going to a little birthday tea.  It will be very interesting to see how Eli feels, seeing his sister with another pile of presents, only four days after Christmas!!



Well, here we are, almost at the end of another year.  Do you have any special celebrations planned for New Years Eve?  The family who  are over from France will be attending a party at a friend's house, and will be staying overnight.  Me? I will be relaxing with hubby and watching the fireworks display from London on the television.  At midnight, I will raise a glass to you all and wish you a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year.  Let's hope that 2012 will be a good one for all of us.

See you all again in the new year.  Take care until then my friends.




30 comments:

Desiree said...

What a lovely header! And super sentiments. Ruby is ever so adorable and photogenic. I want to scoop her up in my arms and give her a cuddle. I'm sure you'll be giving her plenty when you see her later today. I hope Eli is able to understand this is his baby sister's special day. A small gift of his own should go a long way to appease him in the event of any jealousy.

Pearson Report said...

Sounds like the best way to welcome in a new year...with hubby and fireworks on the telly.

Happy Birthday to Ruby! What a cutie!

I wish you peace and happiness as you head into 2012.

Hugs,

Jenny @ PEARSON REPORT

Belle said...

Happy Birthday to your precious Ruby. Her name describes her ruby red cheeks. She is so beautiful.

My mom asked me today if I would take her and her friend to the casino for New Year's Eve and I said yes, so that's where I'll be. I hope our money lasts until midnight! I wish you a most blessed New Year, Diane.

SkippyMom said...

Growing before your eyes. What a beauty. And the smile just melts my heart. Happy birthday darling Ruby.

[We have a Dec. 26th birthday - my son - and his brother and sisters always understood that was his birthday, never any hard feelings. So I think her brother probably did great. :)]

We are doing our usual tradition New Years Eve. The whole family dresses up, we make [and eat!] fancy h'ordeurves and count down with Dick Clark & the ball in Times Square [NYC] Let the sparkling apple cider flow! heehee I will definitely be raising my glass to you and yours my friend. Have a wonderful time.

not displayed said...

Such a beautiful birthday girl.

Happy New Year to you too. We re thinking a quiet one. it is going to be hot so perhaps a few friends will join us for a few drinks outside by the pool.

Shady Del Knight said...

Happy birthday to you, sweet little Ruby Violet! I've been watching you grow for more than a year now. Whenever grandmum posts your picture my heart melts and my love flows. I pray that your future will be bright.

Here's to you, dear Thisisme. Here's to great friends, health, happiness, peace and prosperity.

Happy new year to you, your family and to all the people around the world that you touch with the beauty of your soul.

Grammy Goodwill said...

Happy birthday, little Ruby. Can she get any cuter? And, happy new year to you, my friend.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Ruby :) I hope the party will be fantastic! She is so cute!

Wishing you a happy 2012! Will do like you, be at home chillaxing !

Have a lovely day my friend! Big hugs x

Unknown said...

I need to start calling you the banner queen. You do such an awesome job of impressing us with your amazing banners.
Super duper pictures of Ruby and her curls. I just know you get to hug her enough.
As far as new years goes I plan to sleep right through it. I figure by 10 PM I will be sound asleep. When I first married Linda she kept me out a couple of new years but lately we have stayed home and she may stay awake watching TV but I don't find anything that interesting but hope everyone else has a fun time. Happy New Year to you and your awesome family.
Odie

Claudia Moser said...

What a lovely idea for a birthday party, Happy Birthday Ruby :)

As for my plans for 2012 first hours - a small party at home with friends :)

Glenda said...

What a beautiful child your Ruby Violet is!

Happy New Year to you my friend. We'll be enjoying a sparkly glass of champagne as we watch the ball drop on New York's Time Square on TV.

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

What a little doll, she is! And look at the delightful head of golden curls, she has!!!!!!! :-)

I posted our New Year's Eve Plans, today, also. Very simple and homey. :-)

"People are so worried about what they eat
between Christmas and the New Year,
but they really should be worried about what they eat
between the New Year and Christmas."
~Unknown

BB said...

A very happy birthday wish for that beautiful sweet little girl. I don't think I'd put her down if I picked her up!! Just adorable.

New Years Eve will be spent watching movies in bed with a bottle of bubbly and some munchie stuff. If we can keep our eyes open we will ring in the New Year. If not we'll wake up to it..haha. I too will toast you and your family to have a very special and healthy 2012! Hugs my awesome friend.

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Oh yes! Great new blog look here! How could I forget to say that? I always notice and speak of, new blog looks.

It's so much fun, to see how diff bloggers *do up* their blog looks.

"People are so worried about what they eat
between Christmas and the New Year,
but they really should be worried about what they eat
between the New Year and Christmas."
~Unknown

Denise said...

Oh She is scrumptious.Bet it's hard not to eat those little cheeks up.I will be bringing in the New Year the same way as you. May we both have a fabulous year.Denise

Sally Wessely said...

Ruby Violet is just a precious child.

Happy New Year, dear friend. I wish you good health and continued good cheer as we move into the new year. You are a blessing to many. May those blessing be doubled as they reach back to you.

Linda O'Connell said...

Ruby Violet is beautiful! A very happy birthday to her and Happy New Year to you. My internet has been down for five days and finally back up. I think I ma addicted to the blog.

romance-of-roses said...

Children grow so fast. When mine were little we had the sweetest neighbor and when one had a birthday she would always give the other two a little something so they wouldn't feel bad. She never stopped till she passed away. Her name was Miss Mabel Ross, sweet, sweet person. Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to your little one. Hugs...Lu

Empty Nester said...

Ruby is just the cutest little thing! Our new year plans are to try and stay up. I should take bets on whether or not we'll make it! Happy New Year!

Chatty Crone said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ruby Violet! She is so cute and I love her blonde curls. I think maybe bringing a small gift to Eli is a good idea. love, sandie

Rebecca said...

Happy Birthday Ruby and happy new year to you and your family

Maria said...

Ruby is such a darling! What a cutie! I have to say, though, that the top picture just blew my mind! Did you put that together? Rings of Saturn, clocks, new year imagery! Well done!

Gawgus things... said...

Such a fantastic header! Love these photos of Rubetter - you could eat her!!

LV said...

Sometimes I stay up and watch the fireworks on TV. Then I may just fall asleep and wake up in 2012.

Suzanne said...

Happy Birthday Ruby! She's such a precious little cherub. And she lets you take gorgeous pictures of her. I hope her Birthday Tea went well, and I love your New Year header photo!

I'm with you Thisisme...will just sit back and relax on New Year's eve. There will be fireworks on TV to see. And, I may even come up with a new post-I'm kind of on blog break, but always working on something.

Happy New Year, dear friend! Hugs to you!

On My Soapbox said...

Oh, she is just adorable! Love the curly hair. :-)

No NYE plans here. We like staying home and off of the roads. There's some prosecco chilling in the fridge. Now, if we can just stay awake until midnight....

Carol said...

Gorgeous photos! Bless her.

Wishing you health and happiness in 2012, dear blog friend.

carol

Shelly said...

Happy birthday to precious Ruby Violet! And, may 2012 be the best year for you and your family yet, my friend~

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Diane,
Happy New Year☆☆☆
I hope you had wonderful and relaxing eve with your husband.
Oh, you must miss your angel Ruby!!! She is SO pretty and growing to a lovely girl♡♡♡
I really wish your new year is full of happiness and healthiest one. My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and being my inspiration. You broaden my world a lot, my dear friend♬♬♬
Much Love and Hugs to you, xoxo Orchid*

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to darling Ruby Violet! She's SO lovely with those pink cheeks and blonde curls.